Carol L.

I wrote customer suppport at least 5X (different products each time) about not being able to unfreeze an item-the "X" box wasn't appearing in item description to unfreeze and allow me to go back to shopping. I got no viable response, if any, just boilerplate language that included admonishment for repeatedly writing on the same subject. I wrote them and stated that I figured that the malfunction then was likely not a malfunction, but used to trap customers on an item so they would relent and buy. I requested that they reverse all orders and have a supervisor contact me. They DID reverse all but one order-no supervisor, or anyone else, contacted me. Last item not reversed? The "bamboo sheets" that another reviewer (here) who ordered them wrote were actually POLYESTER. I had 7 orders. I typed all into the order ID number box below, but don't know if the field will take the numbers or not. Whomever edits this review can check my account and see all the cancelled items - 6. Additionally, if you get a no-cost shipping deal and type in the code, but forget to hit apply (not automatic!) it doesn't transfer. The "deal" is not automatic once you qualify. Even if you ordered repeatedly in one sitting. So, to me, Web site functionality is BAD. I have the emails to and fro customer support should you wish to receive them.

Just when you want to throw that brick through your TV when you figure out that out of your 300 channels, there's not an original show to be seen (rerun Hell), you remember you can watch Netflix and see something new, from start to finish, with nary a single 5-minute span of commercials for every 6 minutes of show. What sold me? Orange is the New Black. Couldn't wait for the next season. And House of Cards. Kevin Spacey is as evil as evil has ever been portrayed. Plus, Netflix has a lot of shows that have been seen elsewhere, series included. Why not watch them back-to-back without commercials? After all, you can hit pause if your life interferes with your watching Netflix, and get back to it later. Right where you left it.

Been to WEB MD many times with questions about my own body and those of loved ones. Always had easy to understand information. Many doctors (live-not online) try to discourage their patients from seeking info online, but I have found that WEB MD's info isn't worst-case-scenario-first info, but level-headed facts or opinions. Of course, depending upon what info you put in their search engine, the results could differ. I consider it to be top-of-the-line in medical information provided online.

I check all Sunday ads from pharmacies looking for makeup, vitamin, supplement deals and Walgreens wins hands down. Even when it's BOGO (buy one, get one free), Walgreen's generally hasn't the lowest base price. There are exceptions, but they are few. Often their Sunday food ads show real savings to be had, too. Worth a peek.

Home Depot is outfitting our new kitchen - flooring, cabinets, appliances, paint, floorboards, you-name-it. There is already evidence of HD all over the house and yard. The gal who designed our cabinet layouts in the San Diego Genesee store, Jennifer, is Specialty Dept. Supervisor. I was so impressed with her knowledge & personality! She knew more than my guy; he was really impressed, too. He goes there 7+ times a week. Really. Never a problem with this store yet. Yes, at least 7 times a week.

There are such different "star hosts" with design ideas that you'd be hardpressed to NOT find a show to add to your DVR. Most shows have host duos and they are respectful of each other, if not outright enamored. Breaths of fresh air for ideas and soothing to the soul after watching so much sarcasm on network TV.

Sometimes a gal just needs to buy a little something, or a big something. I like Amazon because you can choose to go through them or through another seller at their site. The prices are readily shown. You often can buy something used, but in good repair, for next to nothing. It's the sheer number of items from which to choose, coupled with the savings. Hard, if not difficult, to beat. I wanted a certain type of shoe in a kitten heel in my difficult size. The search engine brought up lots of possibilities. Any gal with weird, skinny feet can relate how wonderful it can be to have options from which to choose. And the return options are flexible and affordable.

When I took off excess poundage and needed a new, less expensive wardrobe, I went to Kohl's repeatedly until I had achieved it. Kohl's lets you return items without a problem. So, if something didn't thrill me so much once I had it on, it was simple to return it. This is true of clothes, jewelry, appliances, The folks that work in our store are really nice. Personable. The merchandise is not super high-end, it is middle road. And, there is nothing wrong with that for most of us regular people. TIP: look at Kohl's online, too. My bathroom was recently redone and I wanted a great shower curtain with liner. There were 7 to choose from in the store. There were 751 online. Not a typo! I ordered 3. Free shipping (store credit card customer). I kept the first one I ordered and returned the other 2 to my store for credit. Can't beat it! Free shipping online. Return those unwanted items to your neighborhood stored. Easy-breezy!

Ikea is great for inexpensive home stuff. I got some terrific Santoku knives there for cheap and some REAL cotton dish towels. Had I shopped alone, I probably would have spent 20X more. Sometimes it's a good thing to shop with your boyfriend.

I'm officially old now and this place isn't what it used to be. No more cutting-edge decorator items at decent prices. There's some nice stuff there, but it could be found just about anywhere. I remember the East Indian batiks of old, handcrafted decor from all over the world (not just China), dishes that sang, never before seen stuff.

So far, 2 bags free, cheapest airfare, they go where I want to go. Oh, and the employees are real human beings. It would be better with free champagne and all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, but I'll settle for not being gouged by another ruthless airline that steals pension plans from its employees. Ooops! They did it right being owned by their employees.

One 3 separate shopping excursions I have purchased some very artsy sterling silver (925) jewelry made in Israel that rocks. SO many compliments on the HUGE free form pendant on a black leather thong and 3 pair of large earrings. Most recently I got a "chain" that looks more like it's made of silver nuggets of successive sizes. Anyway, compliments every time I wear these pieces. They are weighty. Most expensive item was $69 (pendant). It is about 5" wide. Some of these are silver-over-wax items. So far I have experienced NO tarnishing. I can't guarantee that every store has this jewelry, but it's worth checking on. Got a wonderful, large designer (T Hilfiger) suitcase (hardcase) on wheels with specialized lock for $70. Take a look around. There's choice, there's savings.

For a catch-all kind of store, I think Target is better than most. I recently got a couple REAL cotton shirts there that fit and look good, as well as a simple jumpsuit. Will I win a fashion award? No. The clothes are cute, the prices were low. It was a win. And, I really like Target for not being WalMart.

I LOVE dollar stores in general. It lets you know how much you are getting ripped off by other stores. I recently went to a Dollar Tree and got name brand candy, sugar free drink mixes, and other assorted not-made-in-China name brand canned goods. My neighborhood 99 cent store beats any anywhere with its fresh produce, frozen food, fresh name brand breads, flowering plants, spices, USA catfood, etc., but Dollar Tree is still good for what it sells. If you haven't been to one, give it a try.

I Love Costco. Where else can you buy items that you know are priced only 15% over cost? That is Costo's business ethic. They are a union company with living wages, benefit packages, etc., so they respect their employees enough to do them right. They sell pretty much everything. The only down side is if you live alone, buying in such bulk isn't rational. So maybe you can just buy yourself a 50" LED smart TV! Seriously, there are a lot of good buys, plus you can stay out of the store altogether and enjoy frozen yogurt for a song.

Been there twice to just check it out. This is a good place for young gals looking for playwear. Not expensive, and not trying to be all things to all people. Most young gals don't have unlimited funds. Some stuff was in poor taste, but mostly there's a young vibe and a lot from which to choose. Lots of colorful clothes. Not to step on feelings, but this is a shop for young people of normal weight. Just my opinion.

How can people who read shop here? This family-owned company imports 5% of China's exports. Do you need more information than that? This family-owned company does not share its wealth with its employees, who keep the stores operating. Employees are scheduled so that they don't work enough hours to qualify for benefits. Many are on public assistance. Many are elderly. To me, this is about as UN-AMERICAN as a company can get. WalMart is wiping out ma and pa shops nationwide, spreading its scourge. Where should people go for a price break? ANYWHERE else. When you walk in their doors and buy their (China's) "goods," you are patting them on the back and reinforcing the decline in small businesses in your community WalMart creates. And, yes, I knew poverty. Poverty and stupidity are not the same thing. One good thing about WalMart? What would the Internet be without all those hysterically awful photos taken at WalMart?

I used to love Ross. Then I moved to California and went to one. I was never really able to tell who they were catering to. A new mini store moved into the neighborhood mall and I bought a lotion dispenser for my new bathroom, as well as a soap dish. I put lotion in the dispenser and used it the next morning. The lotion came out green - it was white when I put it in. I returned the dispenser with the green lotion in it. That's when I bought a ceramic soap dish that appeared to have been properly fired. When I went to clean the new shower and the shelf upon which the soap dish sat, I saw that the paint from the soap dish had leached onto the stone in the shower and stained it green. I was horrified. The SOAP DISH was not sealed. It was not meant to get wet? This time I just threw it away. No more Ross. Oh, it will shock no one to learn that both products were made in China. Perhaps I should just be happy they didn't give me cancer.